moving

American  

[moo-ving] / ˈmu vɪŋ /

adjective

1. capable of or having movement.

   a moving object.

2. causing or producing motion.

3. involved in changing the location of possessions, a residence, office, etc..

   moving expenses.

4. involving a motor vehicle in motion.

5. actuating, instigating, or impelling.

   the moving spirit behind the party.

6. stirring or evoking strong feelings or emotions, especially touchingly or pathetically.

   a moving story.

   Synonyms:

   poignant, pathetic, affecting, touching

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moving British  

/ ˈmuːvɪŋ /

adjective

1. arousing or touching the emotions

2. changing or capable of changing position

3. causing motion

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Other Word Forms

• movingly
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of moving

First recorded in 1300–50, moving is from the Middle English word meving. See move, -ing ²

Example Sentences

Moving the G League operations allows the Lakers to use extra space in their El Segundo training center for new labs for biomechanics, movement and recovery, Pelinka said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Moving beyond studies of atmospheres, this work focuses on the geology of planets orbiting other stars, offering deeper insight into their nature.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

Moving up to featherweight is an option, but the division lacks household names and a jump to super-featherweight is likely a step too far.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

Moving averages can offer a stock support when, or if, selling starts.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Moving from one Brooklyn or Staten Island neighborhood to another was fine, but unless you had children to think about, even the homeless saw it as a step down to leave Manhattan.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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